hello all,

This morning when I start up the car, there is this humming sound coming out of engine area. I checked the belt and all moving part that I am aware of, but no luck. Is coming somewhere under the windshield fuild and the
hyd. fulid area...it get louder when I step on the gas. The noise come on soon as the car start...hummmmmmmmmm any help thanx :)

Cricket16v

I had that happen on my Audi; the return spring in the ignition switch had broken, and the key was not returning by itself. As a result, the starter motor was not switched off.

The humming I heard was the starter motor going for a ride! :eek:

My short-term solution was to help the key back to the "ON" position from the "START" position. :)

The long-term solution was replace the ignition switch. ;)

Engine and starter are still doing fine!

Good luck, and good hunting!

BCingU, Jim

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'96 E300D 60k mi (wife's daily ride)
'95 Audi 90 120k mi
'92 GMC Suburban 139k mi
'85 300SD 234k mi (my daily ride)

Check the power steering fluid level!